Dishwashers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Picayune, sorted by how closely they match dishwasher work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Picayune, MS
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Picayune. 3 list an address in Picayune, and the rest are spread across Slidell (7), Mandeville (3), and Bay St Louis (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 19 businesses. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 4.6 |
The leading options for Picayune are Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Picayune Appliance Busters (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); The Appliance Technician (25.0 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews); St. Tammany Appliances Repair Services, Llc (18.0 miles away, based in Slidell, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
To keep dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, the drain hose is run in a high loop (at least 32 inches high in GE's instructions) or through an air gap; an air gap is called for when local code requires it or when the drain connection sits less than 18 inches above the floor. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Picayune
A dishwasher repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around Picayune
Most dishwasher calls in Picayune come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Picayune
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Picayune, MS
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Picayune
Dishwasher Repair Near Picayune
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Picayune technician a trip for parts.